Job Description

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Horticulture Apprentice (CDC)

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North Bridge Depot
31/07/2025


Horticulture Apprentice (CDC)


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

7.55 per hour / 14,526 per annum, from 1st April 2025 for more information see advert details.

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Doncaster

Job category/type

Countryside/Conservation

Date posted

07/07/2025

Job reference

REQ20674

Job description

Based at: North Bridge Depot, Doncaster.

Salary details: 7.55 per hour/14,526 per annum from 1st April 2025, for all ages in their first year of the apprenticeship. The National Minimum Wage as appropriate to age is then paid for the remainder of the apprenticeship contract following completion of the first year. For more information on the rates of pay

click on the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

Contract Type: (Apprenticeship) Temporary Fixed-term for 24 months.

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Closing date: 31st July 2025.

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have a opportunity to be part of this in the role of Horticulture Apprentice.



Apprenticeships within the City of Doncaster Council are seen and valued as high-quality pathways to successful careers, providing opportunities for new and existing employees to develop. Simply put an apprenticeship is a real job with training and experience in the workplace. We are pleased to be expanding our apprenticeship programme and we have created a range of exciting new opportunities for a range of job seekers.



If you are looking for an apprenticeship where you can make a difference to a vibrant city in Yorkshire, City of Doncaster Council have the perfect apprenticeship for you.



This role plays a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining Doncaster's public and green spaces. It will work collaboratively as part of the wider Street Scene team to deliver an outstanding service to our residents. Ensuring all work is carried out in a safe and effective manner.



We will provide training to allow you to use a variety of maintenance machinery to deliver grounds maintenance works and access to the relevant Horticulture Level 2 apprenticeship. Study days will take place at Askham-Bryan with the introduction day on the 4th September 2025.



We offer access to training and development so this might only be the start of your journey with us. Full Uniform and PPE are provided.



If you are interested and want to find out more about joining our mission to keep Doncaster's public spaces beautiful and welcoming, please contact us on the numbers below.



Apply now to be part of a team dedicated to excellence in service and community pride.



In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 4/8/25 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on 11/8/25.



For further details or an informal chat please contact: Gerwyn Jones (Mon/Tues) Tel: 07717 701342 or Frank Jeeves (Wed/Thur), Tel: 07796 610693.



If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.


Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.


City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.



Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment.
Horticulture Apprentice (CDC)